Breakfast links: Is the DC to Baltimore Maglev and hyperloop connection realistic?

Are the expensive proposals to introduce high-speed transit to Maryland in the form of Maglev trains and the Hyperloop realistic? Maybe not, but many officials are happy to let the futuristic companies duke it out in the free market. (Andrew Zaleski / CityLab)

Approaching the development of cities with children in mind may be the solution to many issues involved in urban living. Cities such as Rotterdam, Vancouver, and Toronto have begun to incorporate urban youth into positive development. (Patrick Sisson / Curbed)

Due to the ongoing financial crisis, DC's only public hospital United Medical Center has announced that its nursery and delivery rooms will be permanently closed. This closure leaves Southeast DC perilously devoid of prenatal care. (Peter Jamison / Post)

Virginia's governor-elect has revealed his transportation team: Shannon Valentine for Secretary of Transportation, Stephen Birch for VDOT Commissioner, and Jennifer Mitchell will maintain her role as Director of Rail and Public Transportation. (Lori Aratani / Post)

Virginia’s Republican House majority leader Kirkland Cox says he would like to help Metro, under the condition that there are “rigorous reforms” to curtail labor costs and ensure safety. (Robert McCartney / Post)

Boston's DOT put together a low-budget one-day pilot to test a dedicated bus lane during morning rush hour — and it seems to be quite popular. Another one-day trial is planned for next week, followed by further testing in Spring. (Angie Schmitt / Streetsblog USA)

Maryland's Department of Transportation detailed their $9 billion express toll lane project in front of more than 100 potential companies Wednesday. Up to $7.6 billion of the project could be done through a public-private partnership. (Katherine Shaver / Post)